George Pickens had more drops than yards gained on Saturday.

There are also more riotous interactions with fans at Acrisure Stadium.

It was a night like that for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 1 wide receiver, who had one reception on six targeted throws for 0 net yards in the Steelers’ 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the Steelers’ regular-season finale.

Pickens finished a game with three or fewer receiving yards for the sixth time in 48 career professional appearances. It was the seventh time he had one or more receptions.

Pickens rushed out of the Steelers’ locker room late Saturday night and did not speak to reporters. But veteran quarterback Russell Wilson stood by his mercurial No. 1 offensive weapon after the game.

“I believe in George,” Wilson said. “I believe in who he is, the player he is. He was a star for us all season. You know, he’s obviously going to be a difference maker for us in the playoffs and I’m looking forward to that and what he can do – what we can do together.

“I don’t blink at George. If anyone believes in him, I definitely believe it.”

Wilson hit Pickens on the Steelers’ second offensive snap from scrimmage. But he was attacked in vain.

A night to forget for George Pickens:

1 Rec
6 goals
3 drops
0 Rec Yards pic.twitter.com/EEk3G48rl4
– NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 5, 2025blockquote>